Flint
Meaningflint stone · English
- US rank
- #2,284
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #761 in 1959
61 babies were named Flint in the US in 2025. It has dropped 338 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Flint you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,011 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Flint, 61 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Flint would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFlint first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1959, when it ranked #761. Today it's #2,284, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowFlint is 3.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 108,696 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 28,011.
- TrendFlint has slipped 338 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,284. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedFlint is most popular in Indiana, where it ranks #949. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Flint means “flint stone”.
About the name Flint
Flint is a boy name of English origin meaning “flint stone”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with F and ending in “-int”. US birth records list Flint for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 88 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1959, when it ranked #761 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,284, with 61 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.7 | 372,340 boys |
| 1920s | 4.5 | 223,714 boys |
| 1930s | 1.8 | 543,478 boys |
| 1940s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 1950s | 11 | 89,928 boys |
| 1960s | 22 | 45,725 boys |
| 1970s | 15 | 68,540 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 83,403 boys |
| 1990s | 8.5 | 117,509 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 110,375 boys |
| 2010s | 33 | 30,130 boys |
| 2020s | 41 | 24,671 boys |
Other spellings of Flint
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Flint
What does the name Flint mean?
Flint means “flint stone” in English.
What is the origin of the name Flint?
Flint has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Flint a boy or girl name?
Flint is a boy name.
How popular is the name Flint?
Flint ranked #2,284 for US boys in 2025, given to 61 babies. Its best year was 1959 (#761).